Pineberry designs and builds automatic and bench-top coding & marking systems that apply alphanumeric data, batch and lot codes, dates, and variable information to cards, flat cases, envelopes and cartons — integrated into your packaging line or run as standalone stations. Engineered and supported in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

Marking technologies

• GSC — Hot Stamping Group: foil hot-stamping for crisp, permanent marks on cartons, cards and cases.
• GSS — Dry Printing Group: clean, consumable-light dry printing for alphanumeric and coded data.
• Inline variable-data coding: batch/lot numbers, best-before and expiry dates, and serialized codes applied in-line at production speed.

System formats

• Automatic marking system: vacuum conveyor belt, static product-loading castle, GSC or GSS marking group, and a touch-screen control panel — built for the high standards of the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and print-and-packaging sectors.
• Bench marking solution: manual product positioning with GSC or GSS groups — throughput up to 700 pcs./h depending on operator skill. Ideal for short runs, sampling and lower-volume coding.

What Pineberry marks

Cards, flat cases, envelopes, folding cartons and packing components — with alphanumeric data, batch and lot codes, production and expiry dates, and variable or serialized information for track-and-trace and compliance.

Industries served

Cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, e-commerce fulfilment, and the print & packaging industry — anywhere products or packaging require reliable, legible, automated coding and marking.

Frequently asked questions

What is coding and marking in packaging automation?

Coding and marking is the automated application of alphanumeric data — batch and lot codes, dates, and variable or serialized information — onto products or packaging. It supports traceability, regulatory compliance and brand consistency across a production run.

What is the difference between GSC hot stamping and GSS dry printing?

GSC (Hot Stamping Group) uses heated foil to press a permanent, high-contrast mark, ideal for premium cartons and cards. GSS (Dry Printing Group) applies clean alphanumeric coding with lower consumable use, suited to high-volume in-line data marking.

What throughput can a Pineberry marking system reach?

The bench solution reaches up to 700 pieces per hour depending on the operator; automatic systems with a vacuum conveyor and static loader run at continuous in-line production speeds sized to your application.

Request a coding & marking quote

Tell us your product, marking content and target throughput and Pineberry will engineer a coding & marking solution for your line. Request a quote.